IPHONE 3G-end of charging cable coming apart, free replacement?

Hi All!
Got new iphone 3G this past April thru Best Buy. I noticed the end of my charging cable that plugs into the phone is coming apart. Phone still charges but the white cording is exposing the silver wires at the part that is connecting my charging conector for my phone to the cord. Can I go to best buy and get a new one? Is that covered under the 1 year warranty??
Thanks much!!!

You arent alone here, I have both sides of the USB taped up because the silver wires are becoming exposed.
Thanks for the idea, i will exchange this!

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